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Star gymnast Biles poised for August return to competition

Simone Biles competes in balance beam at the Tokyo Olympic Games in 2021. (Photo: AFP)

LOS ANGELES: Gymnastics superstar Simone Biles is poised to compete in August for the first time since mental health and safety concerns cut short her Tokyo Olympics campaign, entering the August US Classic near Chicago.

USA Gymnastics announced Wednesday that the four-time Olympic gold medallist was entered in the Aug 4-5 event, which would be her first since she withdrew from most of her events in Tokyo in 2021.

“Registration…does not guarantee participation,” USA Gymnastics warned in the statement.

“Every athlete is at a different place in their season and career, and we will support each of them, wherever they are in their journey,” said…

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